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SO, SO, SO pretty. So, inquiring minds want to know...What is the smallest scrap you keep and what is the largest piece that goes into the scraps? I know you have probably mentioned this before, but I can't remember and I am too lazy to go look, LOL...

Those scrappy blocks look fantastic! My problem is that I think everything has to be a scrap..... Every little fiber gets saved. I found a solution, though: I call the "big" pieces (anything over two inch) simply fabric. So, I don't really have scraps! Unfortunately it does nothing to clean up the mess!

Love the blocks. I was just looking at my out of control scrap basket (a giant laundry basket) and made a decision that after I'm finished my Christmas gift sewing, I'm going to do nothing but sew my scraps. I'll see how far into 2013 it will get me.

I wish I could give you my scraps! Unfortunately I think the shipping is out of my budget. I have been"cleaning" my sewing area and have 4 large bins of scraps of every size, style and color. It's a bit overwhelming!

Interesting perspective about the intelligence of those who pass along their scraps ;-) It's kind of like the be careful what you wish for syndrome....I asked my mom for her scraps from sewing children's dresses (didn't like the thought that they may be thrown away) and she has given me two large shopping bags so far and has more waiting! Let me know if you need any scraps...;-)

It is fantastic. I used to throw all my scraps away then you came along and showed me all the wonderfulness of scraps. I made several different scrappy quilts which were lovely, but they all kinda looked the same. So recently a few of us had a scrap trade and everything feels all new again. I'll have to send you a picture of my star quilt made with Pati's. It's amazing. Everyone has given me their tired scraps and Pati is becoming an amazing quilt. so far the only thing Ive purchased for her is some white background. Thank you so much for introducing me to hand piecing with Pati. It's been an amazing journey. If there were a fire, I'd grab Pati and run.

You do beautiful work with your scraps. I just gave a bunch of my scraps to my niece who is beginning to show a love of sewing. I figured they would do her more good than sitting in my basement waiting for me to finish that ever elusive scrap quilt!

It's kinda fun to just start piecing together without any mind to color and design and size and all the usual rules that you need to make a quilt come out looking like the pattern! Scrapiness at its best!

My name is Jo and I too am addicted to scrap. I think my family is too. I asked my daughter what she wanted for a wedding quilt knowing I would sew whatever she wanted. She picked a maverick star quilt. PERFECT in my book....another chance to get scrap happy!!!

Your book is a huge inspiration for me. I have started saving my scraps, and now I am impatient to get enough to actually DO something with them! I wish I could get people to send me their scraps instead of throwing them away, lol!

p.s. I FINALLY broke down and cut my color-sorted scrap bins into strips (1.5 inch, 2 inch, and 2.5 inch) and squares (5inch, 4inch, and 4.5 inch). I've been hesitant for so long, but think now they'll actually get used! Heading to a quilt retreat soon and am so happy to take things already cut to sew.

love your scrappy quilts :} - btw I was in my sewing room yrsterday and sewed some scraps together - i'm so excited, it's been 5 weeks since my shoulder replacement surgery - only 3 weeks till i can take off the sling. I will photo my project and post it on my blog. www.quiltingandsewingarts.com